Part oneWe meet Archie Rice, a washed-up Burlesque performer and several members of his family. Archie tries to eak out a living but his act isn't cutting the mustard, especially in the age of TV. Check out Laurence Olivier doing his own singing and dancing.

Starring Laurence Olivier as Archie Rice

Albert Finney as Archie's son

Part twoArchie gets to MC a beauty contest and endears himself to one of the contestants - a young 20 year old girl names Tina Lafford. Part 2 ends with Archie finding a new producer - Tina's wealthy father.